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We participated in a news interview during the Helena FTC Qualifier with Joey Biancone of KTVH News. We talked about our robot, our season journey, and how FIRST has impacted us. Our interview and match footage were later aired in a news segment that reached over 1,000 people.

Hometown Helena is a local organization of government officials and community business leaders. We presented at one of their meetings this season, advocating for MTRA and robotics programs across the state of Montana.

We presented to nearly 75 community members during the Fall Art Walk, an event showcasing local organizations and artists. We presented our robot and talked about the world of robotics, sparking interest throughout the community.

This year, we took charge of the Helena Regional FLL Qualifier, managing the setup, recruiting volunteers, keeping track of event operations, giving out awards, and tearing down. Members of our team volunteered as scorekeepers, referees,   and judges. 18 teams from across the region attended the qualifier on January 24. During the closing ceremony, we presented our robot to over 500 audience members.

We were invited to join two international FIRST conferences, including the Online FIRST Conference  and the 3rd annual Global Inclusivity Conference, hosted by team 5773 Ink and Metal. The virtual FIRST conference featured teams from across the world who presented about components of their robot, outreach, or team. We presented and taught about our Mecanum Wheel Drivetrain to all 35 teams in attendance.

This year, we have decided to create a Team Portfolio Template to assist teams with portfolio organization and setup. Our design provides a basic outline and allows for teams to customize it to their needs. We published it to MTRA's website where it can be accessed by teams across the state.